TERRACOTTA FEMALE STATUETTE Hellenistic art, Tanagra workshop, circa 3rd century B.C. Statuette of a woman standing on a square base, wearing a chiton chiton and draped with a himation himation covering the arms, one at the chest, the other on the left hip. Her wavy hair is held in a low bun at the nape of her neck. Remains of polychromy. Fractures visible on the head, legs and base. Height Height : 21 cm Provenance : Former Pierre Bucher collection (1869-1921) In the same family since French private collection A Greek terracotta female figure, Tanagra, Hellenistic period, circa 3rd century B.C.

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